12 Child and Family Studies (12CHI)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Jenny O'Sullivan, Nadene Brouwer, Celia King.
12 Child and Family Studies
The theme of this course is A Child’s World and its Influences. This course is designed for students who want to learn about children and the issues facing families today. Gain knowledge, skills and attitudes to prepare for further study in early childhood and other related fields.
Course Components
- Learn about the determinants of Health, as they relate to young children
- Construct and use play resources and learn the importance of play in child development
- Research into Community Support Services
- Introduction to Child Development
- Self-management skills for learning and household conservation
- Acquire skills necessary to start to provide quality interactions essential for a child’s development
Course Overview
Term 1
Learn about the determinants of Health, as they relate to young children
Term 2
Research into Community Support Services
Introduction to Child Development
Construct and use play resources and learn the importance of play in child development
Term 3
Self-management skills for learning and household conservation
Acquire skills necessary to start to provide quality interactions essential for a child’s development
Term 4
Acquire skills necessary to start to provide quality interactions essential for a child’s development
Completion of standards outstanding
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
Genuine interest in children and 10 credits in a Level 1 writing-rich subject
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Take Home Component Cost
Assessment Information
Possible CreditsExternal - 0 credits
Internal - 18 credits
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of diversity in workplaces
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Identify personal support needs and services in the local community
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Manage own learning in a programme
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Describe household sustainability strategies
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Demonstrate knowledge of health issues, practices and services to protect and enhance the wellbeing of young children
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Describe patterns of development and learning for young mokopuna/children
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Provide and reflect on the value of play experiences for a mokopuna/child's development and learning